Governor McKee Issues Statement on Potential Severe Weather

Published on Tuesday, July 08, 2025

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding the state's preparations for the potential severe weather that could impact Tuesday evening's commute:

“With heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flash flooding expected later today, I’ve directed the State's Emergency Operations Center to go into partial activation for surveillance purposes this afternoon. Our team at the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency has taken steps to prepare and keep communities informed. We’re monitoring the storm closely and are prepared to scale up operations if needed. The Department of Transportation’s maintenance crews are currently clearing drains and will remain available to clear additional debris after the storm if necessary.

“RI Energy has informed us that they have crews on standby, with additional resources arriving as contingency support. They’ve also reported that their IT systems, including the outage map, are performing well, and that external vendor support is on-site to help ensure system reliability overnight.

“Please use caution on the roads in case of flooding. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay safe.”